Monotronic Released New Music Video Filmed in Austin
The local Originator Studios hosted the production for the band's latest single, 'You Don't Care.'
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Local music fans can now view the latest video from Monotronic, which was filmed entirely at Originator Studios in Austin. The video accompanies the single 'You Don't Care,' released on October 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The visual release showcases the use of green screen technology in Austin to create cinematic, science-fiction-inspired environments. It follows a deliberate two-year wait by the artist to ensure the song received an independent release.
The single 'You Don't Care' originates from an 11-track album released earlier this year. It follows a two-year production cycle since the song was written in 2024.
The players
Monotronic
A musical collective founded in 2016 by Ramsey Elkholy.
Ramsey Elkholy
The songwriter and producer who founded Monotronic and directed the recent video project.
The details
Producer Ramsey Elkholy utilized green screen technology at Originator Studios to craft a specific, engineered environment for the music video. This visual style was inspired by the aesthetics of '2001: A Space Odyssey.' The song itself, while written in 2024, was kept off the primary 'Waiting for You' album sequence released in January 2026 to allow for this independent launch.
Timeline
2016: Ramsey Elkholy founded the collective Monotronic.
2024: The song 'You Don't Care' was written.
January 2026: The album 'Waiting for You' was released.
October 2, 2026: The music video for 'You Don't Care' was released.
The Texas Context
Monotronic draws direct visual inspiration from the aesthetic legacy of '2001: A Space Odyssey' for their production at Originator Studios. This approach marks a departure from traditional live-action filming, favoring a constructed, science-fiction-focused environment.
Fans in Austin can see the results of local production work through the band's official online channels. The video is available for streaming starting this week.
The takeaway
The project serves as a local example of using post-production digital backgrounds to achieve a specific, high-concept aesthetic. Keep an eye on Originator Studios to see which local artists utilize their technical capabilities for upcoming visual releases.
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More information
View the video and learn more about the project on the Monotronic official website for music.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LA Weekly.
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